Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

What is the SAAC?
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a collegiate tradition amongst NCAA schools. At Yeshiva University (YU) we have more than 20 SAAC leaders, representing not just their own YU sport teams, but YU athletics as a whole. The SAAC regularly convenes to discuss and implement important issues with regards to athletics at YU. We work hand in hand with the Athletic department to provide the best possible experience for all of YU's student-athletes.

Our job is to advocate on behalf of student-athletes, maintaining a healthy and professional dynamic between those who we represent and the University's administration. We value feedback from representatives and all athletes, and aim to foster the growth of the athletics programs at large through innovative thinking, collaboration, and strong leadership.

Events and projects SAAC contributes to includes Macs Madness, Macs Live, Gear Sales, proposed legislation feedback, social action/community service, liaison between athletes and department, shabatone.

What does being a SAAC representative mean?
Dedication, passion, and teamwork are all integral qualities of a SAAC representative. SAAC representatives should be interested in working with others to listen to their peers' thoughts and concerns, think creatively about new projects and ideas, and advocate for change. Representatives are expected to attend all meetings, and display a commitment to bettering the experiences of all student-athletes.

How does one become a SAAC representative?
Any YU student-athlete can be a SAAC representative as long as he or she meets the following requirements:
•    He or she is a member of a YU athletic team and has met all required NCAA regulations
•    He or she has received permission and recommendation from his or her coach
•    He or she is committed to representing not just their sport, but the entire YU athletics department at large

2023-24 Yeshiva Athletics SAAC Representatives
SAAC Advisor - Tara Hansen
Position/Sport	SAAC Representatives

SAAC Co-President - Wilf	TBA
SAAC Co-President - Beren	Zoey Botnick
SAAC Co-Vice President - Wilf	TBA
SAAC Co-Vice President - Beren	Elle Ohayon
SAAC Secretary	TBA

Women's Volleyball	Zoey Botnick Elle Ohayon Aleesa Elbaum Talia Finn Ashley Botnick Moriah Berkovitch Shany Elmaleh

Men's Volleyball	Zanvy Lesnoy Shmuel Aberman

Women's Soccer	Maya Aronson Sophie Dubin Maya Dennen

Men's Soccer	Aiden Zrihen Ilan Ganem

Baseball	David Price Josh Mintz

Softball	Shayna Kahane Jordyn Guritzky

Women's Basketball	Daniella Bessler Yuval Nitzan

Men's Fencing	Alexander Siegman Noam Ben Simon Shneur Levy

Women's Tennis	Liana Friedman Nicole Abitan

Men's Tennis	Eliav Sacknovitz

Women's Cross Country	Leora Hazan

Yeshiva University Athletics

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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee